An American Whatif..... McDonnell Douglas 265-1 VLF AFTI

[Steel Penguin]

sorry Weaver seems the sale advert is on the sub pages
https://www.fantasyprintshop.co.uk/product/fantasy-printshop-up-for-sale/

[Weaver]

sorry Weaver seems the sale advert is on the sub pages
https://www.fantasyprintshop.co.uk/product/fantasy-printshop-up-for-sale/

Okay, fair enough. They still seem to be trading though, so maybe they did sell it?

[zenrat]

This has no rudders or ailerons.  Does it have all flying wings and vertical tails?

[scautomoton]

This has no rudders or ailerons.  Does it have all flying wings and vertical tails?

The wings are variable incidence, so can rotate independently to control roll, or together to allow forwards flight whilst pointing the fuselage (and hence cannon) at targets on the ground.

[Weaver]

This has no rudders or ailerons.  Does it have all flying wings and vertical tails?

The wings are variable incidence, so can rotate independently to control roll, or together to allow forwards flight whilst pointing the fuselage (and hence cannon) at targets on the ground.

Also, the all-moving tailplanes and the ventral fin under the nose can probably be moved in opposite directions for yaw or the same direction for Direct Side Force Control as per the DSFC F-16 that had two ventral fins under the intake.

[NARSES2]

As most people know I tend to prefer my builds to have propellers  , but this is a stunner and I'm sorely tempted. Thinking in terms of something like a RAuxAF "Local Interceptor" , assuming that the UK Ecconomy had discovered the legendary Midas Touch Stone of course 

Terrific piece of work 

[zenrat]

This has no rudders or ailerons.  Does it have all flying wings and vertical tails?

The wings are variable incidence, so can rotate independently to control roll, or together to allow forwards flight whilst pointing the fuselage (and hence cannon) at targets on the ground.

Also, the all-moving tailplanes and the ventral fin under the nose can probably be moved in opposite directions for yaw or the same direction for Direct Side Force Control as per the DSFC F-16 that had two ventral fins under the intake.

That covers it all.    

[The Rat]

Flawless build and finish, awesome!   

[PR19_Kit]

I found a bookazine called 'Westland's Secret Projects' y'day, never having heard of it before, and there's a project in there for a fighter that looks REMARKABLY like this! It has deflected thrust on its engine exhausts though to help it get off from carrier decks.

I don't have access to a scanner down here in (Un-)Sunny Devon, but I'll try and take a pic or tow of it later in the week.

[su27rules]

        great work!!

[perttime]

Secretprojects has this: Westland proposal to Spec. M.148T
https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/westland-proposal-to-spec-m-148t.10147/

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[NARSES2]

I found a bookazine called 'Westland's Secret Projects' y'day, never having heard of it before,

One to look out for next time I'm in Smiths (or whatever they are called nowdays). Must admit I do find the range and coverage of some of these bookazines quite remarkable. I thought we were meant to be a "niche" hobby   

[Mossie]

I found a bookazine called 'Westland's Secret Projects' y'day, never having heard of it before, and there's a project in there for a fighter that looks REMARKABLY like this! It has deflected thrust on its engine exhausts though to help it get off from carrier decks.

I don't have access to a scanner down here in (Un-)Sunny Devon, but I'll try and take a pic or tow of it later in the week.

Secretprojects has this: Westland proposal to Spec. M.148T
https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/westland-proposal-to-spec-m-148t.10147/

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Yep, Westland's submission for what became the Buccaneer. Didn't do too well in the competition, placed 4 out of 5 IIRC. It relied heavily on deflected jets. I've always found the shape quite pleasing.

[perttime]

Yep, Westland's submission for what became the Buccaneer. Didn't do too well in the competition, placed 4 out of 5 IIRC. It relied heavily on deflected jets. I've always found the shape quite pleasing.

The top (bottom) view is quite interesting .... but the forward fuselage looks a bit bulky. I wonder if an F/A-18 front end would fit 

[PR19_Kit]

I do like that business with the tailplane being an integral part of the fuselage, makes for a very clean airframe.